What is a bayonet?

A bayonet is a stabbing weapon in the form of a long spike or blade that can be attached to the front of the barrel of a firearm. Nowadays, there are also bayonet types that can also be used as an independent blank weapon. These are often referred to as so-called side arms or side rifles. They can be "planted" on the rifle if necessary.

Bayonets come in a variety of shapes. Whereas in the past long pointed "steel spikes" were typical, most bayonets today look like tactical knives or at times small machetes.

Is a bayonet allowed?

Bayonets in Germany fall under the Weapons Act and are usually treated like knives. So you can buy them freely, but only according to the regulations of §42a WaffG lead, or not lead.

Who is allowed to buy bayonets?

In Germany, a bayonet may be purchased and possessed by anyone of legal age. However, please note the already mentioned §42a WaffG.

Where to buy bayonet?

Since bayonets play a role mainly as ordnance weapons and are also popular militaria, you can find numerous auction platforms online where they are traded. Also on Gunfinder.com you can search for such a historical bayonet and thanks to the help of intelligent filters quickly find the desired bayonet, should it be on the market.